LEGEND COOKWARE Stainless Steel Cookware Set | 5 Ply, 14-Piece, Induction, Non-Toxic, Oven Safe | Best 18/8 Full Clad | Professional Kitchen Cooking, Heavy Chef Quality | PFOA, PTFE & PFOS Free

One year in
I have been meaning to write this review for a while. I bought this set of pans as a Christmas present to myself last year. This cookware is beautiful, heafty and well designed. I have used them in both gas and induction cooktops and the heat is even and predictable. My only complaint is that I haven mastered the frying pan flip due to the weight of the pan. These things are built like a tank! Cleanup is just fine as long as you preheat the pan sufficiently. This is true with any stainless cookware! Proper preheat is key!! After a year, there are some scratches in the finish. But these pans get hard use EVERY day and I think they are wearing just fine. The cookware is honestly a joy to use.Let me tell you about customer service though. After I made my first batch of pasta in the stockpot, I noticed some cosmetic blemishes in the bottom of the pan that wouldn’t come off. No big deal and doesn’t impact the functionality at all. But I thought I’d contact Legend about it anyway since I did pay a chunk for these pans. They were awesome. The owner of the company himself got back to me within a day and immediately took care of the issue. He made me more than whole, to compensate for my troubles. Great customer service!!These pans are a great value and will up your game in the kitchen. Customer service is second to none.

Worth every penny and then some!!
I’ve been searching for a new set of pans for my husband for awhile. A couple of months ago, he got a new Camp Chef smoker/grill, so I wanted something heavy duty that he could use on that, but I still wanted something that I could use on the stove and in the oven. When I started looking, I was floored at the prices. I wanted a good set that’s made to last, but there was no way I was going to spend $1,000-$1,500. 😳 I wanted to keep it under $500, but I also didn’t want to skimp on quality. I did an apples to apples comparison between 3 of the other 5-Ply stainless steel sets and the Legend set. There were no major differences in quality and functionality that would necessitate spending 2-3 times as much as the Legend set. I’ve been using Legend cast iron pans for years, so I knew that any product I got from them would be made with the highest standards. I surprised my husband with these right before Thanksgiving. He was thrilled that he had new toys to play with. We’re super impressed with the quality and workmanship. From the minute you take it out of the box, you can feel the quality in the weight of the pans. They’re very solid and heavy duty. They look and feel like they’re made for the long haul. The new 5-ply version uses a 304 stainless steel layer on the interior to make it easier to clean. The next 3 layers are made of aluminum for faster and more even heat distribution and retention. The final 5th layer on the exterior of the pan is made of 430 stainless steel, which is what makes these pans perform like a dream no matter what type of cooktop you use. My husband used 3 of the pans on the smoker for Thanksgiving and I used one in the oven and one on the stovetop. Everything was cooked to perfection and the pans performed beautifully. There was no warping or hot spots, just superior temperature control. The design of the pans is exactly like those that you’ll find in a professional kitchen. The cast stainless steel handles are all ergonomic to make carrying the pans easy. They’re also expertly riveted into the pans for increased stability and longevity. I love the little details that make using these pans easier to use, like the easy pour rims, heavy custom-fitted lids and the measuring lines on the interior of the pan. Those lines were a lifesaver on Thanksgiving when we were making a million different dishes and kept running out of measuring cups. At the end of the day when it was time to clean up, I was thrilled that these could go in the dishwasher. I was amazed that they all came out spotless and looked brand new. Make sure that you read over the care guide that it comes with before using your pans. If you follow the care instructions, these pans will be ones you hand down to future generations. They even have a Forever warranty, just in case there are any issues with the pans. This set is worth every penny and then some. This is a cookware set that’ll come with no regrets.